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Nutrition Facts Label

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA),
http://www.fda.gov.

You will find this label on most
foods.

The Nutrition Facts label allows you to compare similar foods or to check
whether the food is a good source of a nutrient. The % Daily Value section can
tell you whether a food is high or low in a particular nutrient. If you want to
limit a certain nutrient (such as saturated fat or sodium), choose foods with a
lower % Daily Value.

Serving sizes of similar foods are the same
on all Nutrition Facts labels, to make comparing foods easier. There may be more than one serving in each container. This can make a difference when you are watching your calories and nutrients. *The % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories a day. You may need more or less than 2,000 calories a day. You can see how many calories you need each day at www.choosemyplate.gov.

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